Georgia's council

The members of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) represent a cross section of the state's citizenry who have a stake in the vocational rehabilitation process, and bring expertise to the council from a wide spectrum of disciplines.

They were appointed by the Commissioner of Labor, a duly elected constitutional officer, and may serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms.

The council works jointly with state officials to develop VR goals and priorities and review them annually. To accomplish this effort, the council aims to: Build partnerships among people and organizations that participate in realizing the mission and vision of the organization; Forge a spirit of trust and cooperation among all partners; Reach out to people with disabilities and employers throughout the state to create a true spirit of inclusion; Be receptive to the concerns and issues raised by people with disabilities, employers, and other concerned individuals so that its work can be a catalyst for positive change.

Our Mission, Vision and Philosophy

Mission

The mission of the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is to work in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)/Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program to prepare Georgians with disabilities to enter, return to, and/or advance into competitive employment, and to promote their hiring.

vision

To advocate for VR to be the premier organization that assists people with disabilities to maximize their work potential and level of independence, and to ensure that each person with a disability will have the opportunity to guide his/her own education and career path.

Philosophy

We believe all people deserve the best we have to offer; therefore, we strive to actively value:

• Meaningful Work

• Inclusion

• Informed Choice

• Self Determination

• Trust and Integrity

• Positive and Effective Change

• Purposeful Collaboration